Antique Birthing Chair History

However from my own research it seems to be a birthing chair !

Antique birthing chair history. Other than that i know nothing about it. Identifying antique rocking chairs is difficult, but researching the unique characteristics of various styles and eras can help. Antique victorian blue enamel cross gold oval mourning locket pendant.

From ivory coast of africa. From the ancient times until the 1800s, many women gave birth with the aid of parturition chairs, specially designed seats that allowed women to sit upright or recline while giving birth. Luloatty, 8 years ago i bought exactly the same chair with exactly the same detail in liverpool, uk.

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The midwife would kneel on the floor before the chair and help the woman from there, her hands wrapped in linen or papyrus so that the baby did not slip when she caught it. Interestingly, in ancient greece and rome, and in later centuries, birthing chairs were used. Shop from the world's largest selection and best deals for spinning chair antique chairs.

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Antique african hand carved birthing “palaver” folding chair comprised of two slats than fit into each other for ease of assembly, with large alligator “fertility” motifs carved on each side. Have the same chair but have metal to hold the chair the chair on the bottom. No piece of antique or vintage furniture conveys as much personality and says as much about its owner.